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Andy823

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27. Here it is

Sat Jan 26, 2019, 03:55 PM

Jan 2019

Support Democrats

Do not post support for Republicans or independent/third-party "spoiler" candidates. Do not state that you are not going to vote, or that you will write-in a candidate that is not on the ballot, or that you intend to vote for any candidate other than the official Democratic nominee in any general election where a Democrat is on the ballot. Do not post anything that smears Democrats generally, or that is intended to dissuade people from supporting the Democratic Party or its candidates. Don't argue there is no difference between Republicans and Democrats.

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If Bernie runs as an Independent, we should be free to criticize him [View all] dansolo Jan 2019 OP

Democratic candidates get attacked here regularly mcar Jan 2019 #1

Yes, especially Bernie... just watch, seconds after he announces InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #36

That is true Trumpocalypse Jan 2019 #50

you think? Brainstormy Jan 2019 #101

Read the description about this site Blecht Jan 2019 #2

Here it is Andy823 Jan 2019 #27

Bernie is, & always will run as a Democrat-no way he screws the party by running as an Independent InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #44

With due respect,I hope he stays out of it. His time came and went. Time for new blood. Left-over Jan 2019 #49

Riiight, after running once; he deserves another shot, like many other past Democratic candidates. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #51

I support Bernie. Whether he wins the primary or not, his voice will be valuable during the debates earthshine Jan 2019 #54

I agree earthshine... so many potential candidates have adopted Bernie's progressive agenda... InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #64

Most Bernie Bros were either Russian bots or people who were never Democrats to begin with. earthshine Jan 2019 #86

His attacks on democrats screws the party daily Evergreen Emerald Jan 2019 #80

Everything I've seen suggests he is campaigning for the Democratic nomination Ms. Toad Jan 2019 #3

Exactly!! Why would anyone even want to consider seeing Bernie run as an Independent?!?! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #65

He is running as a Democrat violetpastille Jan 2019 #4

How Can He Run As A Dem If He Isn't One? Me. Jan 2019 #5

How did he do it in 2016? oberliner Jan 2019 #6

Aaah, But We Are Worlds Away From That Mishap Me. Jan 2019 #22

He will be acknowledged as a Democratic candidate by DNC should he run, as with other candidates. David__77 Jan 2019 #105

I don't know Me. I think he found a loophole violetpastille Jan 2019 #7

I Know About Vermont Me. Jan 2019 #21

Vermont did this ismnotwasm Jan 2019 #8

"'It's hard to explain to people from out of state how we've made peace with it as a party, how WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2019 #24

Of Course He Made Peace With It Me. Jan 2019 #28

Thanks for pointing this out! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #74

He was also the choice of Vermont Democratic primary voters. David__77 Jan 2019 #107

he declares as a democrat, he gets the signatures...he is thus a democrat. weird right? JCanete Jan 2019 #26

We'll See Me. Jan 2019 #29

The DNC passed a rule last August. kstewart33 Jan 2019 #55

Thank Goodness Me. Jan 2019 #58

He'll have no problem signing and reneging. NastyRiffraff Jan 2019 #93

Yep. kstewart33 Jan 2019 #96

You can't be serious... Bernie is the epitome of Democratic values... InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #67

Yes. Criticism is fine, bashing is not still_one Jan 2019 #16

Bashing is also fine, unless F**k Bernie is now classified as criticism. Autumn Jan 2019 #37

No. I have not seen a post like that not get hidden. Link? still_one Jan 2019 #47

Check your inbox. nt Autumn Jan 2019 #48

Without question... the bashing needs to stop!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #69

Criticize Bernie? BeyondGeography Jan 2019 #9

You forgot the satire thingy. rgbecker Jan 2019 #15

+1000 Power 2 the People Jan 2019 #31

If a moderate Republican decided to run as a Democrat, would we be unable to criticze them? LongtimeAZDem Jan 2019 #10

If someone comes into the party, uses it, then goes back... brush Jan 2019 #34

How do we know that they'll stay a Democrat? LongtimeAZDem Jan 2019 #40

What we do know is one person announced he was going back... brush Jan 2019 #56

Constructive criticism is explicitly allowed, and I'm sure there would be plenty in that case. n/t pnwmom Jan 2019 #46

K&R stonecutter357 Jan 2019 #11

During the Primary, criticism has always been fair game ... once they're in the General, we rally SFnomad Jan 2019 #12

There is nothing stopping DUers from criticizing Bernie or any Democrat aikoaiko Jan 2019 #13

That was the problem during the last Primary, this place was overrun with BS cheerleaders SFnomad Jan 2019 #18

I spent months tumbstoned during the primary because of my "peers". We opened a Hillary discussion wasupaloopa Jan 2019 #33

I think some of the peers are not open minded about Bernie. wasupaloopa Jan 2019 #32

WAY too far... it's incredible, seeing how Bernie's policy positions resonate with the voters. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #70

He should run on the kremlin ticket. He was all over RT last time. PSPS Jan 2019 #14

A very inconvenient truth! peggysue2 Jan 2019 #23

lol shanny Jan 2019 #68

And he hasn't voted for sanctions against Russia since 45's "Electoral College landslide." VOX Jan 2019 #75

Nothing is stopping you from criticizing him now. Autumn Jan 2019 #17

Even if he runs as a Democrat, that doesn't ensure that he'll MineralMan Jan 2019 #19

Are you comparing Bernie to Trump when you say... InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #71

Nope. MineralMan Jan 2019 #87

Oh okay, would have been surprised... why I asked. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #97

a bit overly anxious to go there jimlup Jan 2019 #20

uh, looking around, you don't think you are now? nt JCanete Jan 2019 #25

Bernie is not going to run as an independent. RDANGELO Jan 2019 #30

If he did he wouldn't run at all. brush Jan 2019 #35

Exactly. honest.abe Jan 2019 #42

Oh, he's going to Switch Back Again to Dem.. Cha Jan 2019 #53

No, that's where Bernie's heart is... cut him some slack! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #73

NO. Cha Jan 2019 #78

Is That Why He Is Always Criticizing It? Me. Jan 2019 #59

Yeah, he fools No One Paying Attention to Cha Jan 2019 #81

Without question... Bernie is a loyal Democratic Party supporter. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #72

Let's see those tax returns. Whether you be, Dem, Indy or GOP! oasis Jan 2019 #38

Anyone who chooses to run Sherman A1 Jan 2019 #39

I couldn't agree more, as long as the criticism is policy based... InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #79

Agreed Sherman A1 Jan 2019 #95

Of course.. in fact I think we should start a "Stop Sanders" fund. honest.abe Jan 2019 #41

Or Just Plain Out Offer Him The Money Not To Run Me. Jan 2019 #60

According to the treads I have been reading for months I don't think that rule applies elmac Jan 2019 #43

THIS +1,000!!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #76

Democrats Roy Rolling Jan 2019 #45

Like BS "criticizes" his "opponents"..? Cha Jan 2019 #52

no, his opponents just don't want BS AlexSFCA Jan 2019 #57

His Opponents Being Dems? Me. Jan 2019 #61

his opponents being Qualified "Black, White, Gay, Latino or Women" Candidates Cha Jan 2019 #62

There's A Change In The Air Me. Jan 2019 #102

Sounds like he was aiming that comment squarely at democrats. Blue_true Jan 2019 #63

Of course he was. Cha Jan 2019 #83

This time I hope that people look at his record instead of what he is saying. Blue_true Jan 2019 #91

absolutely. shanny Jan 2019 #66

Considering 2016, guillaumeb Jan 2019 #77

NOT happening!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #82

We agree on this. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #84

Saw a post earlier today called for no more BS in our primaries. aka-chmeee Jan 2019 #85

We need to unite. Hopefully, this time the GOP and Russia will not Hortensis Jan 2019 #88

So, if he runs as a Dem, you won't criticize him? earthshine Jan 2019 #89

I assume that's a rhetorical question. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #99

Yes. Intended to show the sheer silliness of this OP. earthshine Jan 2019 #100

He's going to be thoroughly vetted this time nini Jan 2019 #90

Uh oh... aidbo Jan 2019 #92

Absolutely Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2019 #94

I'm going to critique him either way. BannonsLiver Jan 2019 #98

+1000000 NT EllieBC Jan 2019 #104

Never bernie Donkey king kong Jan 2019 #103

Post removed Post removed Jan 2019 #106

Bernie Sanders will not get any traction this election cycle. delisen Jan 2019 #108

The only way that happens is if he runs as an independent... Dennis Donovan Jan 2019 #109

What's this? dogman Jan 2019 #110